Job Summary
Provide comprehensive administrative support in all areas of operation in consultation with Associate Director for Curricular and Academic Administration, work collaboratively with administrative teams to provide administrative and project expertise to academic units in support of the curricular/pedagogical mission of the assigned academic units.Assist in the general support of the daily operations in an academic building. A cover letter is required for your application to be considered complete; any applications missing a cover letter will not be reviewed.
Take appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participate in the College’s efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.
Essential Functions
Administrative Support: (25%) Handle clerical, ordering, and scheduling tasks for the program directors, core program faculty, and staff. Maintain departmental records and databases. Manage departmental correspondence; draft publicity and other communications for distribution tofaculty, students, alumnae and other external audiences. Support departmental faculty and staff searches, decennial reviews, and midterm reviews. Maintain and update departmental web page content and other online presence, as appropriate. Assist in onboarding of new faculty and staff.
Budget Support: (20%) Administer and track all program budgets based on institutional policy and using the college’s financial management systems. Perform budget operations, process requisitions, purchase order requests, invoices, and reimbursement requests.Analyze expenditures against the budget and notify directors of discrepancies. Advise department chairs on departmental budget planning. Reconcile and report on key budget areas.
Event management: (20%) Schedule, support, organize, and publicize all aspects of program events, visits, residencies, and field trips. Manage events and lecture series including budget, funding, travel and honorarium.Plan annual commencement events. Organize the work of appointed student liaisons in connection with event planning.
Curricular Support (20%) Assemble and update course offerings and schedules. Assist in the preparation of annual course catalog revisions.Support course scheduling process and work with departments to meet institutional deadlines around curricular requests and changes. Act as a liaison with Registrar and Provost offices on curricular matters. Order instructional supplies and help prepare course materials. Secure copyright permissions, following college policy. Assist faculty in hiring work-study students.Monitor and update yearly departmental records. Coordinate administrative needs for department annual prizes.
Other Functions
Facilities Oversight: (15%) General oversight of assigned academic buildings including coordinating work orders, keys, office equipment and supplies. Maintain building equipment; report and track building repairs. Manage building budgets with decision making on expenditures and reconciliation. Order supplies and manage inventory. Act as a liaison with faculty and allied offices to facilitate faculty onboarding and office moves.
Supervise Student Workers: Hire, train, and supervise student workers to support the above-listed duties and responsibilities.
Minimum Qualifications
High school degree or equivalent and three years of relevant experience or the equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Associate’s degree preferred.
Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills; very strong PC skills, proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and using the Internet; ability to organize and prioritize work effectively, be detail oriented, take initiative and responsibility, be pro-active, resolve problems, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and work well with diverse groups of faculty and staff.Willingness to learn new technologies as necessary.
Please attach BOTH a current resume and a cover letter in order for your application to be considered for this position . Be sure you have provided all attachments before submitting your application. You will NOT be able to attach additional files after you have hit the Submit button.Review of applications will beginOctober 24, 2023Compensation Grade:Grade OPosition Type:Regular
About Smith College
Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is one of the largest women’s colleges in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 151B, it is the policy of Smith College to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact our recruiting team at [email protected].
As set forth in our mission and values, Smith College is committed to promoting a culture of equity and inclusion among students, staff and faculty. The College will not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, genetic information, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by law. Smith College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination.
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